Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports Kansas City Chiefs OG Will Shields has decided to retire after 14 seasons in the NFL. The 12-time Pro Bowl performer and likely Hall of Fame candidate announced his retirement on his Web site. "The love for the game never decreased but, as the years passed, the physical requirements of the game became harder to fulfill each and every day. If it was up to me I would play football forever but, as we all know, that is unrealistic," Shields wrote on the site.

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports Kansas City Chiefs OG Will Shields (ankle) knows he has to play hurt. It is why Chiefs' officials expect him to be ready for the Sept. 10 regular-season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals, even though Shields is now wearing a protective boot on his left foot to help him heal from a high ankle sprain.

KCChiefs.com reports Kansas City Chiefs OG Will Shields (ankle) has a high ankle sprain, according to head coach Herman Edwards. Edwards was not sure if he would play this week or not, but is confident he will be ready for the regular season opener.

Bob Gretz, of KCChiefs.com, reports Kansas City Chiefs OG Will Shields (ankle) suffered an ankle injury Thursday, Aug. 17, versus the New York Giants, and although X-rays were negative, Shields could face several weeks of rehab.

Elizabeth Merrill, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs OG Will Shields' status with the team is still up in the air. Even though Shields has decided to play in 2006, it's unknown if the Chiefs will keep him on the roster. "I could play here, I could play for another team, or I could not play at all," said Shields, who was rumored to be released by numerous media outlets. "You never can tell. I'm not going to worry about it. If it's going to happen, it's going to happen."

Adam Teicher, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs OG Will Shields will play the 2006 season. His agent, Joe Linta, said he will postpone his retirement for one more season. Shields might not play next season with the Chiefs, as he is a candidate to become a salary cap casualty.

Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports Kansas City Chiefs OG Will Shields could be a salary cap casualty if his contract for 2006 is not altered. The Chiefs have been in talks with Shields and his agent in hopes of reducing his $6.67 million cap charge for 2006, which is the final year of his current deal. Shields is scheduled to earn $5.1 million in base salary and is due a $400,000 roster bonus.

Elizabeth Merrill, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs OG Will Shields plans to work out at Arrowhead Stadium within the next week, but he reiterated that he will not decide his future until early March. "I'm still hanging (out)," Shields said Wednesday, Feb. 15. "It's not going to be some revelation. It's not going to be that big of a deal."

Jason Whitlock, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs OG Will Shields is talking line a man who wants to return to the team in 2006. Shields isn't doing anything all that special to commemorate his 11th trip to the Pro Bowl this weekend. He's also not measuring his words when asked about the possibility of retirement. "I'll know in a couple of weeks, maybe by March 3. Isn't that the first day of free agency?" Shields said to Whitlock early Friday evening, Feb. 10, at the Pro Bowl team hotel. "It all depends on my knees and back." Thursday night, Feb. 9, one of Shields' teammates assured Whitlock that this weekend's Pro Bowl would not be the last for Shields. The popular thinking among the players in Honolulu is that the Chiefs, with Herm Edwards pushing the buttons, are the non-playoff team most likely to make a 2007 Super Bowl run. Shields said Edwards' coaching style would benefit his ailing back and knees.

NFL.com reports Kansas City Chiefs head coach Herman Edwards spoke with OG Will Shields and after the conversation Edwards said he believes there is a good chance Shields will be back next season. After talking with Shields, Edwards is hopeful he'll be back for at least one more year.

Elizabeth Merrill, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs OG Will Shields was quiet Wednesday, Dec. 28, when asked about his future. He's battling arthritis in his knee and back. He slipped out of the locker room saying he's not thinking about Sunday, Jan. 1, possibly being his last game and that he'll worry about his decision after the season.

Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports Oakland Raiders general manager Mike Lombardi and another Raiders official confronted the Week 9 officiating crew at their bus after the game. With 34 seconds left in the game, the Raiders were called for a tripping penalty after Kansas City Chiefs OG Will Shields held a Raiders defensive lineman and pulled him down in front of QB Trent Green. The penalty gave the Chiefs a new set of downs and they went on to win the game. That led to the heated exchange with the officiating crew after the game that needed NFL security to intervene and break up. The Raiders are not expected to be fined for the incident.